Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring shrimp, garlic, and a kick of spice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté until they start to blister, about 2 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked linguine to coat with the flavors and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, spicy pasta, garlic shrimp